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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager III, Data Center Operations, Technical Infrastructure - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** Pryor, OK, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $163,000.0 - $236,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Google Tools, Machine Learning, Reliability Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/468B03024F424DC9AD2ACD4036926500/job/ ## About the Role Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. * 5 years of experience in program management. * Experience with data center infrastructure (e.g. data center power and cooling systems, machine learning hardware). * Experience with SQL scripting and data analytics., * Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field. * 7 years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on data center infrastructure (power and cooling systems), ML hardware, data management systems. * 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects. * Experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. * Exceptional verbal and written communication, and strong presentation skills, capable of tailoring communication to different audiences. * Excellent investigative, problem-solving, organizational, and strategic thinking skills. ## Description Google's Data Center Fleet Efficiency team is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive high-impact initiatives that optimize our extensive data center operations. In this role, you will lead large-scale, complex technical programs from inception to completion, utilizing strong technical judgment to guide architectural decisions, mitigate risks, and navigate ambiguous requirements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Engineering, Product Management, UX, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to define program scopes and align multiple organizations to achieve strategic goals. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 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